Several former employees accused Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem of euthanizing healthy animals.

Questions Raised About Animal Shelter's 'No Kill' Policy

SALEM, MA -- An Acworth, GA animal rescue group said Saturday that it would no longer send pets to the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem after learning that Northeast does not adhere to its own "no kill" policy. In a Facebook post, Southern Journey Animal Rescue & Transport Inc.

Week of March 19This week we witness the Vernal Equinox. This is the time of year when we see equal amounts of daylight and nighttime. This refreshing shift signals that the earth is warming in the northern hemisphere and just the opposite for our southern hemisphere neighbors. Of course this also opens the door for the Sun to step into Aries. It's no coincidence that spring is represented by Aries the ram. There is no other sign of the zodiac with as much initiative [...]

Chris Flisher: Witnessing equal daylight, nighttime

Week of March 19This week we witness the Vernal Equinox. This is the time of year when we see equal amounts of daylight and nighttime. This refreshing shift signals that the earth is warming in the northern hemisphere and just the opposite for our southern hemisphere neighbors.

A rideshare driver from Everett has been arrested for the rape of a female passenger, police said Sunday night.

Boston Rideshare Driver Accused Of Raping Drunk Passenger: Police

BOSTON, MA - Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a drunk woman after picking her up in his rideshare car in Boston late Saturday night, early Sunday. Boston Police officers arrested Ranjan Thapa, 26, of Everett and charged him with rape. Uber has not confirmed whether the driver worked for them.

Forecasters released their first guess for what this week's storm may bring.

MA Weather Forecast: Midweek Nor'easter Snow Predictions

The first official, and very preliminary, forecasts for a possible storm later this week are in. A few days out one thing is for sure: this isn't going to be like the past three storms. In fact, this may not be much at all, according to the early predictions.

The Town of Brookline mourns the loss of its first Town Administrator, Richard Leary. Dick Leary passed away on March 11 after a life of public service and dedication to Brookline, the town he loved. Richard T. "Dick" Leary died peacefully at home on March 11, 2018, at the age of 85, with his family at his side.

Seventy-eight people were aboard the ferry, the Coast Guard said. A tow was being prepared.

Ferry Loses Power Off Vineyard Coast

MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA - The Coast Guard said it was working late Saturday night to tow a disabled ferry off the Martha's Vineyard coast. The ferry was en route to Falmouth's Woods Hole. There were 78 people on board, the Coast Guard said. No injuries have been reported.

BROOKLINE, MA - On St. Patrick's Day everyone's a little Irish. If your plans don't include hopping the T to Southie to watch the parade, here are some pubs that might fulfill your inner Irish near by and not just for the imbibing but there's some serious Irish food happening at these spots: 1.

Just a reminder folks: We focus a lot on news, alerts, discussion & events for Brookline, and Boston and across the state. But, because we're connected to a network of local US Patches we sprinkle some of that news in, too. Happy Saint Paddy's Day! Be Safe!

BOSTON, MA - Glen 'Big Baby' Davis, a popular bench player for the 2008 Boston Celtics championship team, faces drug dealing charges after being arrested in Maryland. Davis, 32, allegedly had 126 grams of marijuana and more than $90,000 in cash on him when police responded to his room at the Hampton Inn in Aberdeen last month.

Here's a real heartbreaker: The manufacturer of those sweet little candy hearts could be closing.

Necco Could Soon Shut Down Revere Headquarters

REVERE, MA - The New England Confectionery Co., otherwise known as Necco, the maker of those sweet, sweet candy hearts, may close its Revere headquarters if the company doesn't sell soon. Necco CEO Michael McGee told city and state officials earlier this month that about 400 workers - which is the vast majority of the Necco workforce - may have to be laid off if a buyer isn't found.

BROOKLINE, MA - Three cars crashed on Harvard Street between Coolidge Corner and Brookline Village, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police. Watch for traffic issues in the area as crews work to clean up. No word on other injuries or what caused the crash.

BOSTON, MA - Glen 'Big Baby' Davis, a member of the 2008 Boston Celtics NBA championship team, was arrested last month in Maryland with over 120 grams of marijuana and more than $90,000 in cash, according to ABC 2 in Baltimore. Davis, 32, was arrested Feb.

Eager to upgrade a room (or two) in your house? You're not alone. According to HomeAdvisor's True Cost Report, the number of homeowners planning a major home improvement project, like a room remodel, has increased more than 5 percent year over year.

Feeling the luck of the Irish this weekend? We took a video of the free ride Lyft is offering in their gold cars.

Lyft Gives Away Lucky Rides In Boston Area For St. Patrick's Day

BOSTON, MA - Whether you're planning on draping yourself in green for some Irish-themed shenanigans, or if you've just got stuff to do and you planned to use a ride sharing app to do it, Lyft is offering an end-of-the-rainbow inspired ride for folks feeling the luck of the Irish this St.

Turns out, you can get fresh and clean without a shower, a tub or even running water. (via Patch Deals)

These Body Wipes Will Save The Day When You Can't Get To A Shower

You know what stinks? You, when you desperately need a shower but you can't take one. This could be after a super sweaty workout, a camping trip or any number of reasons - we're not here to judge. We're here to tell you about the personal hygiene pick-me-up that gets you clean quickly and effectively...

Here are a few St. Patrick's Day facts to consume along with all that corned beef and cabbage this weekend.

6 facts about St. Patrick's Day...and that's no blarney!

Here are a few St. Patrick's Day facts to consume along with all that corned beef and cabbage this weekend. Nearly 12 percent of Americans, and more than 80 million worldwide claim to be of Irish ancestry. That gives a lot of people a pretty good excuse to rock shamrocks and down a pint or two of Guinness on March 17.

Welcome back: Missed today's headlines? We've got you covered. Here are some share-worthy stories from the Massachusetts Patch network to talk about tonight. But the family still needs support, says Scott Berry's sister-in-law. Police said a man went on a rampage and destroyed an awning at Cazadores Restaurante Mexicano because the kitchen closed.

BOSTON, MA - Whether you're planning on draping yourself in green for some Irish-themed shenanigans, or if you've just got stuff to do and you planned to use a ride sharing app to do it, Lyft is offering an end-of-the-rainbow inspired ride for folks feeling the luck of the Irish this St.

YARMOUTH, MA - A Cape Cod man was arrested Thursday after police said he was found with cocaine hidden in his rear end in the parking lot of a Ninety Nine restaurant. Joseph Tucker, 33, was charged with drug possession and held on $340 bail.

FOXBOROUGH, MA - Things are still not hunky dory between Patriots coach Bill Belichick and some key players, according to a report from NBC Sports Boston's Mike Giardi. A source told the reporter that Belichick is making "planet players" like Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski miserable and unappreciated.

Watch a video explaining why George Peabody is being featured on the search engine's main page today.

Google Honors Peabody's Namesake

PEABODY, MA -- Peabody residents who head to Google's main page Friday are likely to recognize a familiar face. George Peabody, the city's namesake, is being featured in today's Google Doodle for his role as the father of philanthropy. "Today we celebrate George Peabody, a father of modern philanthropy and the namesake of the prestigious Peabody Award.," the company said.

Brookline voters will see two questions on the ballot this May that would raise taxes.On March 14, the Select Board voted to add two questions – a debt exclusion for the high school expansion and an override other for the town’s operating budget.High school expansionThough the high school expansion project is expected to cost a total of [...]

Brookline voters to decide on tax increase in May

Brookline voters will see two questions on the ballot this May that would raise taxes.On March 14, the Select Board voted to add two questions - a debt exclusion for the high school expansion and an override other for the town's operating budget.High school expansionThough the high school expansion project is expected to cost a total of $205.6 million, voters will be asked to fund approximately $171 million in the form of a debt exclusion.

Increased enrollment in the Brookline Public Schools has triggered two proposed override ballot questions to appear on the May 8, 2018 municipal election ballot: (1) an operating override to pay for increased costs; and (2) a debt exclusion override to pay for expansion at Brookline High School (BHS).Background:Proposition 2½ is a Massachusetts law passed in 1980 limiting the amount of revenue (levy) a municipality can raise from property taxes to a 2½ percent [...]

Engaged Citizen Corner: all about Proposition 2 1/2

Increased enrollment in the Brookline Public Schools has triggered two proposed override ballot questions to appear on the May 8, 2018 municipal election ballot: (1) an operating override to pay for increased costs; and (2) a debt exclusion override to pay for expansion at Brookline High School (BHS).Background:Proposition 2½ is a Massachusetts law passed in 1980 limiting the amount of revenue (levy) a municipality can raise from property taxes to a 2½ percent increase over the prior

You know how we are always urging residents and property managers to place their waste carts and their recycling carts at least two feet away from each other at the curb? And away from parked cars, trees, poles, walls, hydrants and other obstructions? That is so the drivers of the sanitation trucks and the drivers of the recycling trucks can work the hydraulic arms cleanly and efficiently. Even though those men are quite skilled, they always appreciate your help.Another way to help [...]

Recycling Corner: Identical twins. Not fraternal twins.

You know how we are always urging residents and property managers to place their waste carts and their recycling carts at least two feet away from each other at the curb? And away from parked cars, trees, poles, walls, hydrants and other obstructions?

A suit filed Friday morning was dismissed as moot shortly afterward when the city retracted the policy.

Georgia city drops sign ban ahead of Pence's Savannah St. Patrick's Day visit

A suit filed Friday morning was dismissed as moot shortly afterward when the city retracted the policy. SAVANNAH, Ga. - A suit filed Friday morning challenging the city of Savannah's ban on protest signs during Vice President Mike Pence's visit for the St.

TYNGSBORUGH, MA - Police in Tyngsborough said a man recently freaked out and destroyed an awning at a Mexican restaurant - all because the kitchen closed. The incident happened at Cazadores Restaurante Mexicano on Middlesex Road. Police posted a video of the rampage Thursday (below) and within a few hours received multiple tips that led to officers identifying the suspect.

ROSLINDALE, MA - On March 8 after the second big nor'easter dumped half a foot of snow on Roslindale, Scott Berry headed over to his neighbors home to clear their walkway and driveway. Then his life and those of his family changed drastically.

Question of amending the amount voted as the award for damages sustained by the former owner of the property referred to as 111 Cypress Street by reason of the eminent domain taking of said property from $15,900,000.00 to 15,937,923.61.

Question of granting a Temporary Wine and Malt Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Brookline Interactive Group for a Community Media Virtual Reality Party to be held on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:30pm at 46 Tappan Street.

Question of granting a Temporary All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Sales License to Hellenic Association of Boston/Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England for a Quinceanera Party to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at 162 Goddard Avenue.

Public Hearing on the application of I.V.A. Foods, Inc., d/b/a Bazaar International Gourmet, holder of a license to Expose, Keep for Sale and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages Not to Be Drunk on the Premises at 1432 Beacon Street for a Change of Beneficial Interest as follows:

There are plenty of places to get good classic eats in Brookline for Saint Paddy's Day. Including Union Square Donuts and Michael's Deli www.michaelsdelibrookline.com

Where To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Brookline

BROOKLINE, MA - On St. Patrick's Day everyone's a little Irish. If your plans don't include hopping the T to Southie to watch the parade, here are some pubs that might fulfill your inner Irish near by and not just for the imbibing but there's some serious Irish food happening at these spots: 1.

Check out how a midwife ended up delivering her own baby... by C-section. (via Kentucky Patch)

Midwife Delivers Her Own Child: 'She Pulled The Baby Out Herself'

FRANKFORT, KY - Emily Dial has delivered a lot of babies during her career as a midwife. When she was ready to birth her third child, the central Kentucky woman didn't deliver the baby the old-fashioned natural way. The birth was by Caesarean section. You might think it was an emergency birth.

The storm that has everyone rolling their eyes and sucking their teeth is being delayed. Forecasters say the possible winter storm - the fourth in a matter of weeks - is now expected midweek, not at the beginning of the week. That would mean a legitimate spring nor'easter for Southern New England.

Addressing the crowd of students and faculty gathered before Brookline High School, Brookline students advocating for stronger gun control had a clear message – get out and vote.“We are the voters of tomorrow and it’s important that people in office know this,” said Brookline senior Lena Harris. “We are the future and we say enough is enough.”On March 15, Brookline High students walked out of school, joining the students who walked out [...]

Get out and vote, Brookline students say at gun violence walkout

Addressing the crowd of students and faculty gathered before Brookline High School, Brookline students advocating for stronger gun control had a clear message - get out and vote."We are the voters of tomorrow and it's important that people in office know this," said Brookline senior Lena Harris.

WAREHAM, MA - A disaster was narrowly averted on a Massachusetts highway Thursday after a tractor-trailer with more than a foot of snow on the roof struck an overpass. The incident happened Thursday in Wareham on Route 25 and Bourne police posted video of the crash (below).

Visit http://brooklinelibrary.org for more information. All libraries in Brookline will be closed, Easter Sunday, April 1. Brookline Eats! at PutterhamUntil the end of March, the Putterham Library is host to “Food for Thought: the Origins of Massachusetts Food and Why it Matters”, a travelling exhibit on loan from the Commonwealth Museum. Stephen Kenney, Director of the Commonwealth Museum, will speak about this exhibit on Monday, March 26 at 2 p.m. [...]

Library events: March 22 to April 5

Visit http://brooklinelibrary.org for more information. All libraries in Brookline will be closed, Easter Sunday, April 1. Brookline Eats! at PutterhamUntil the end of March, the Putterham Library is host to "Food for Thought: the Origins of Massachusetts Food and Why it Matters", a travelling exhibit on loan from the Commonwealth Museum.

Welcome back: Missed today's headlines? Don't worry we've got you covered. Here are some share-worthy stories from the Massachusetts Patch network to talk about tonight. Despite the Onion warning us to take it easy this year, we fell behind another city as the top place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

BROOKLINE, MA - Brookline is the best place to live in Massachusetts, according to a new set of rankings released by Niche. Brookline, along with 51 other communities in the Commonwealth recieved A+ grade on Niche's rankings of best places to live for 2018.

BOSTON, MA - The state's highest court will hear an appeal from Michelle Carter, the woman found guilty of manslaughter in the high-profile suicide-by-texting case. Attorneys for Carter were notified Wednesday that the state Supreme Judicial Court will hear the case, meaning that the court could explore the topic of if a person texting someone to commit suicide is protected speech or is responsible for death, according to the Boston Herald.

Addressing the crowd of students and faculty gathered before Brookline High, Brookline students advocating for stronger gun control had a clear message – get out and vote.“We are the voters of tomorrow and it’s important that people in office know this,” said Brookline senior Lena Harris. “We are the future and we say enough is enough.”On March 15, Brookline High students walked out of school, joining the students who walked out all [...]

A call to vote at Brookline High walkout

Addressing the crowd of students and faculty gathered before Brookline High, Brookline students advocating for stronger gun control had a clear message - get out and vote."We are the voters of tomorrow and it's important that people in office know this," said Brookline senior Lena Harris.

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Bristol-Myers Squibb shines a spotlight on this life-threatening disease.

It's March - And It's Time To Start Talking About Kidney Cancer

"Springing forward" each March is a bright spot for many, marking the steady climb toward longer, sunnier days. March is also Kidney Cancer Awareness Month - and, along with the warmer weather, you may notice people wearing orange ribbons. They do so in honor of those who live with kidney cancer and those who, sadly, have died from the disease.

"Remember, you racked up $42 million in medical bills last St. Patrick's, and that's before accounting for fire department overtime." Ouch.

Boston St. Paddy's Partying Not Enough To Be No. 1

BOSTON, MA - St. Patrick's Day may be Boston's Mardi Gras, but it appears we've lost a step. WalletHub's 2018 list of the best places to celebrate our holiday (Ireland notwithstanding) ranked Boston second behind Chicago. What's next, Fat Tuesday parades in Fargo?

This is some sweet livin'. Tag a writer pal you think would go bonkers for this.

Want To Live Like Thoreau? Bid On His (Replica) Cabin

CONCORD, MA - Anyone who wants to lead the contemplative life of writer, naturalist and philosopher Henry David Thoreau can now do so in their very own replica of his Walden Pond cabin. The Thoreau Society and Thoreau Farm in Concord are auctioning the replica, built last year to mark the 200th anniversary of Thoreau's birth.

ANDOVER, MA - A tow truck driver was killed in a multi-car crash on I-495 in Andover overnight, state police said. The crash happened around 10:55 p.m., shutting down the southbound side of the highway near the I-93 exit. At least five cars were involved and multiple people were hospitalized.

Students at McKeel Academy say administrators warned of punishment for leaving class LAKELAND, Fla. - Students at McKeel Academy of Technology are accusing school administrators of a heavy-handed attempt to block their participation in the nationwide walkout Wednesday morning to honor victims of last month's massacre in Parkland.

WORCESTER, MA-Kate Donaghue is a long time, well-known, resident of Westborough and a Democratic Party activist. When her son died this week, Donaghue addressed his death with honesty, compassion and a chance to educate others. She submitted the following to Patch on the death of her son: It is quite likely that my son Brian Simpson died of a heroin overdose.

Check out Fire in the Sky and other great reader photos by following wickedlocalpix on Instagram. Your amazing image could be our next Wicked Local Reader Photo of the Day. Email pictures with captions to readerpix@wickedlocal.com

Wicked Local Reader Photo of the Day, 3-15-18

Check out Fire in the Sky and other great reader photos by following wickedlocalpix on Instagram. Your amazing image could be our next Wicked Local Reader Photo of the Day. Email pictures with captions to readerpix@wickedlocal.com We're always asking our readers to share their photos with us.

All of these kids are NOT 'general hookers,' a State Rep. said. To which people responded: Duh.

'Long Dead' General Hooker's State House Honor Offends State Rep.

What's in a name? All the wrong words, according to one state representative who is setting off a firestorm of controversy after suggesting the State House rename or amend an entrance named after a "long dead general." State Rep.

The owner of several very popular radio stations has a massive amount of debt.

WBZ, KISS 108 Owner Files For Bankruptcy

The owner of eight Boston radio stations filed for Chapter 11 protection Wednesday as it attempts to pay off $20 billion in debt. iHeartMedia Inc., the biggest US radio broadcaster, filed protection paperwork in a Houston court this week. The company owns KISS 108, 101.7 The Bull, Jam'n 94.5, WRKO, and WXKS.

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